KSAT-TV anchors mourn beloved news boss

Jessie Degollado, veteran KSAT reporter:"Jim Boyle came on board within weeks of my being hired by his predecessor. . .in 1984.
I saw him make our newsroom what it is today. I will remember him as a compassionate, yet firm leader.
I also valued his appreciation and respect for the people of South Texas, the border and Mexico. He understood many of our viewers have deep ties to the region beyond San Antonio.
Gracias, Jim."
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Jessie Degollado, veteran KSAT reporter:"Jim Boyle came on board within weeks of my being hired by his predecessor. . .in 1984.
I saw him make our newsroom what it is today. I will remember him as a ... more

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Mark Austin, co-anchor of KSAT's morning/noon news: "He was one of the longest-serving news directors in the country, achieved legendary success with ratings, admired nationwide and hired just about everyone you've seen on KSAT for the past 30 years including me. He was driven, supportive, knew his craft and deeply loved his family and chosen profession. Please keep the Boyle family and the staff at KSAT 12 in your prayers in the coming days and weeks. . .Bye boss. I'll stop by your office again one day and we'll catch up. I promise." less

Mark Austin, co-anchor of KSAT's morning/noon news: "He was one of the longest-serving news directors in the country, achieved legendary success with ratings, admired nationwide and hired just about everyone ... more

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Myra Arthur, co-anchor of the weekend news: "I did not get to work with him long, but I owe Jim a tremendous amount for giving me the opportunity to work at the #1 station in my hometown- and although I didn't know it when he hired me, he also gave me the opportunity to work with an amazing team of people. . .Rest in peace, Jim. We love you." less

Myra Arthur, co-anchor of the weekend news: "I did not get to work with him long, but I owe Jim a tremendous amount for giving me the opportunity to work at the #1 station in my hometown- and although I didn't ... more

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Mike Osterhage, morning/noon meteorologist: "We all knew this day was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier...losing someone you've known for 19 years. You are missed, Jim."

Mike Osterhage, morning/noon meteorologist: "We all knew this day was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier...losing someone you've known for 19 years. You are missed, Jim."

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Steve Browne, chief meteorologist: "Many thanks to Jim Boyle. He assembled and led the finest broadcast news team in South Texas. A master of excellence."

Steve Browne, chief meteorologist: "Many thanks to Jim Boyle. He assembled and led the finest broadcast news team in South Texas. A master of excellence."

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Isis Romero, co-anchor at 10 p.m.: "KSAT loses a big part of our family today. Long-time news director, Jim Boyle, passed away this morning. Rest in peace, Jim. You will be missed."

Isis Romero, co-anchor at 10 p.m.: "KSAT loses a big part of our family today. Long-time news director, Jim Boyle, passed away this morning. Rest in peace, Jim. You will be missed."

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Spriester, co-anchor of the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. news: "Words are not enough for me to describe the impact Jim Boyle had on my life. He brought me to San Antonio 19 years ago, and saw something in me, I'm not sure I saw in myself. KSAT's former News Director passed away this morning. He taught me plenty about news, but was also a role model as a husband and father. Thank you, Jim." less

Spriester, co-anchor of the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. news: "Words are not enough for me to describe the impact Jim Boyle had on my life. He brought me to San Antonio 19 years ago, and saw something in me, I'm not ... more

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Ursula Pari, co-anchor of the 4, 5 and 6 p.m. news: "I will miss those news director meetings that started with a 'got a minute, Ursula' and ended an hour later laughing and running into the studio late. Our family will soldier on without him, but far better and smarter for having him in our lives." less

Ursula Pari, co-anchor of the 4, 5 and 6 p.m. news: "I will miss those news director meetings that started with a 'got a minute, Ursula' and ended an hour later laughing and running into the studio late. Our ... more

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R.I.P., Jim Boyle (1948-2014)

R.I.P., Jim Boyle (1948-2014)

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KSAT-TV anchors mourn beloved news boss

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KSAT’s retired news director Jim Boyle, the man who, for 29 years, helped mold San Antonio’s ABC affiliate into the No. 1 local news destination it is today, died Saturday from cancer.

The outpouring continued through Sunday, with many of KSAT’s news personalities using Facebook to share remembrances and photos (such as the one above of Isis Romero and Boyle) of the man who made such an impact on their lives and careers.